In Democracy in America Alexis deTocqueville commented on the tendency of Americans to form voluntary groups to solve their problems. He said they didn’t depend on authorities to fix things but rather joined together to promote all kinds of causes. Tocqueville thought this was a building block of American democracy, along with an independent judiciary and a free press.
Tocqueville was writing almost 200 years ago, but his lessons still resonate. Americans continue to form groups and meet face-to-face to advance their interests or promote their causes.
On Saturday, from 1-3 p.m., ten local community groups are staffing information booths at the Kibler School at 6495 Pohopoco Drive, Lehighton. The groups include Valor House, a local center for vets with PTSD. Other groups that will be attending are the Big Creek Grange, the Palmerton Camera Club, a local 4-H Club, the Palmerton Area Historical Society, the Carbon County Art League, and at least four other organizations.
If you are in the area, stop by. Free hotdogs are available along with drinks, snacks, and homemade desserts. No charge. Everyone is welcome.
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